Cohesive Solutions
- Founded
- 1998-01-01 in Edmonton, Canada
- Headquarters
- Exton, Pennsylvania, United States
- Phone
- (678) 233-1280
Cohesive Solutions is a global Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) consultancy and systems integrator that has specialized exclusively in IBM Maximo and the broader Maximo Application Suite (MAS) for over 25 years. The company has completed more than 700 implementations for asset-intensive industries, including energy, utilities, transportation, manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure. Cohesive helps organizations transform asset maintenance from a cost center into a strategic value driver through its structured Horizon progression framework. In 2023, Bentley Systems acquired Cohesive Solutions and established it as a wholly owned subsidiary, The Cohesive Companies, positioning the firm as a digital integrator for infrastructure asset owners. This backing provides additional resources for innovation in digital twins and AI-driven asset optimization. Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, with an office in Kennesaw, Georgia, and a global team of 501 to 1,000 employees, Cohesive holds over 200 IBM Maximo certifications and employs Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals. The company is recognized as a Leader in EAM by Verdantix and operates as an IBM Platinum Partner.
Detailed Review
Business Model and Services
Cohesive Solutions functions as an end-to-end partner for organizations managing complex physical assets. The company’s core competency lies in the IBM Maximo ecosystem, delivering consulting, implementation, hosting, managed support, and upgrade services. Its service portfolio is organized around four pillars: upgrading from legacy Maximo 7.6 to the latest MAS (including migration to the new AppPoints licensing model); implementing MAS for first-time users; maximizing investments in MAS by adopting Asset Performance Management (APM) and Asset Intelligence Management; and hosting/managing MAS on Red Hat OpenShift with high-availability and security compliance.
History and Ownership
Founded in 1998 in Edmonton, Canada, Cohesive Solutions has evolved into a mid-sized global consultancy. In 2023, Bentley Systems acquired the company and launched it under the subsidiary The Cohesive Companies. This structure allows Cohesive to act as a digital integrator, connecting enterprise asset management with digital twins and broader operational technology. The company’s headquarters are now in Exton, Pennsylvania.
Key Products and Technologies
In October 2025, Cohesive launched Cohesive MaxAdvantage, an integrated reliability solution combining software, accelerators, and consulting to improve asset performance. The company also offers its proprietary Horizon Framework, a staged progression model for advancing EAM maturity from stabilization through predictive performance. The Advancement Services Program provides uninterrupted post-implementation support, while industry accelerators and data management tools are tailored to energy, utilities, transportation, mining, and manufacturing contexts.
Market Position and Partnerships
Cohesive is an IBM Platinum Partner with over 200 IBM Maximo certifications and employs Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP) and Certified Reliability Leaders (CRL). The company is recognized as a Leader in EAM by Verdantix. Its near-total dependency on the IBM Maximo platform means clients using competing EAM platforms, such as SAP EAM or IFS, would require a platform migration roadmap. As a subsidiary of Bentley Systems, some strategic decisions may be influenced by the parent company’s broader corporate priorities.
Recent News and Strategic Direction
In October 2025, Cohesive unveiled Cohesive MaxAdvantage, underscoring its focus on reliability and predictive asset performance. The company continues to scale its global team and expand its capabilities in digital engineering and AI-driven asset optimization, backed by Bentley Systems’ resources.
Key Products
Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Services
Full lifecycle services for IBM Maximo/MAS, including upgrades, new implementations, optimization, and hosting/managed services on Red Hat OpenShift.
Cohesive MaxAdvantage
An integrated reliability solution launched in October 2025 that combines software, accelerators, and consulting to improve asset performance.
Horizon Framework
A proprietary staged progression model for advancing EAM maturity from stabilization through predictive performance.
Advancement Services Program
A post-implementation support program providing uninterrupted maintenance, updates, and continuous improvement for Maximo environments.
Industry Accelerators & Data Management Tools
Pre-built templates, analytics, and integration tools tailored for energy, utilities, transportation, mining, and manufacturing.
Offices & Headcount
750 employees (approx.)